Global Studies Minor

Location(s): West Lafayette

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Requirements for the Minor (10-13 credits)

Studying abroad (outside the United States) a minimum of two weeks is a requirement for the minor. These weeks do not need to be taken consecutively.

A. Diversity, Equity, and Social Justice in Education (2-3 credits)

Choose one.

EDCI 28500 - Multiculturalism And Education Credits: 2.00 to 3.00
EDCI 58500 - Multicultural Education Credits: 3.00

B. Multidisciplinary Course (3 credits)

Choose one.

AGEC 25000 - Economic Geography Of World Food And Resources Credits: 3.00
AGR 20100 - Communicating Across Culture Credits: 3.00
ANTH 20500 - Human Cultural Diversity Credits: 3.00
EDCI 35002 - International Comparative Education Credits: 3.00
HIST 10500 - Survey Of Global History Credits: 3.00
POL 23500 - International Relations Among Rich And Poor Nations Credits: 3.00

C. International/Globalization Emphasis (4-7 credits)

Credit hours plus weeks abroad must equal 9.

4 credit hours + 5 weeks abroad
5 credit hours + 4 weeks abroad
6 credit hours + 3 weeks abroad
7 credit hours + 2 weeks abroad

1. Study Abroad* (2-5 Weeks)

To meet the International/Globalization Emphasis, a student must study abroad (outside the United States) for a minimum of two weeks. The weeks abroad do not need to be taken consecutively.

2. Additional Courses (4-7 credits)

EDCI 37001 - Teaching And Learning English As A New Language Credits: 2.00 or 3.00
EDCI 52600 - Language Study For Educators Credits: 3.00 or
EDCI 32650 - Introduction To Linguistics And Language Acquisition In Education Credits: 3.00
EDCI 35001 - Tanzania Seminar Credits: 2.00
EDCI 35004 - History, Culture, And Language In Tanzania Credits: 3.00
EDCI 20002 - Special Populations Seminar: English Language Learners And Students With Gifts And Talents Credits: 1.00 or
EDPS 20002 - Special Populations Seminar: English Language Learners And Students With Gifts And Talents Credits: 1.00
World Language course(s) - Credit Hours: 3.00 - 6.00
International Focus course (pre-approval required, see below)** - Credit Hours: 3.00
Building on a global consciousness framework proposed by Mansilla and Gardner (2007), courses selected to meet this requirement should have an international focus that encourage a mindful way of being in the world and stimulate students to develop three dispositions: global sensitivity (awareness to connect local experiences to a global framework); global understanding (ability to think critically on global issues and provide sustainable solutions); and, global self (ability to perceive oneself as a global actor a world stage). Course syllabi should clearly indicate attention to these dispositions.

D. Global Studies Seminar (1 credit)

The Global Studies Seminar class is a Fall-only class offered on campus. This course must be taken after the study abroad experience for credit in the Global Studies Minor.

EDCI 45200 - Global Studies Seminar Credits: 1.00 (Fall Only) or
EDPS 45200 - Global Studies Seminar Credits: 1.00 (Fall Only)

Notes

The Global Studies Minor is not a licensure program.
*Study Abroad is defined by any of a number of arrangements by which Purdue students complete part of their college program through educational activities outside the United States. Such activities include - but are not limited to - classroom study, research, intern or externships, and service learning.
**International Focus courses must receive pre-approval. Submit paperwork to College of Education Senior Advisor. This paperwork will be evaluated by the College of Education International Committee and the Associate Dean for Learning, Engagement, and Global Initiatives for a decision.

Pre-Requisite Information

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World Language Courses

World Language proficiency requirements vary by program. The following list is inclusive of all world languages PWL offers for credit; for acceptable languages and proficiency levels, see your advisor. (ASL-American Sign Language; ARAB-Arabic; CHNS-Chinese; FR-French; GER-German; GREK-Greek(Ancient); HEBR-Hebrew(Biblical); HEBR-Hebrew(Modern); ITAL-Italian; JPNS-Japanese; KOR-Korean; LATN-Latin; PTGS=Portuguese; RUSS-Russian; SPAN-Spanish)

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Reference

Mansilla, V. B. & Gardner, H. (2007). From teaching globalization to nurturing global consciousness. In M. M. Suarez-Orozco (Ed.), Learning in the global era: International perspectives on globalization. (pp. 45 -67). Berkeley, CA: University of California.

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